Olicana Historical Society
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The Olicana Historical Society, which is affiliated to the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society, arranges an annual winter programme of lectures on a variety of subjects of both general and local historical interest.
Meetings are being held in The Sanctuary at Christchurch, The Grove ,Ilkley, starting at 7.30pm.
In summer a programme of visits is arranged for members. Where possible these visits are linked to the winter lectures.
Members can also use the facilities of the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society in Leeds.
The annual subscription is £10. Non-members are welcome at the lectures, provided they are not over-subscribed. The cost for a non-member is £3 per lecture.
For further information contact:
The Hon Secretary
John Cruse,
3 Ellicott Court,
Park Road,
Menston,
LS29 6PA
(Tel 01943 870952)
or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2021- 2022 Lecture Programme
2021 |
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16 September |
Reformation & Resistance in 16th Century Yorkshire Helen Frisby 6th May Foster Pickles Memorial Lecture To be held in The Sanctuary, Christchurch, The Grove Free Lecture |
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Survey in Middleton Woods Chris Atkinson |
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18 November |
The History of Farm Cheese Andy Swinscoe |
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16 December |
Otley's Teutonic Links Shirley Wise |
2022
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20 January |
Lead, Leats, Mines & Mills : Lead & Coal Mining in Upper Wharfedale Mark Woronowski & Shirley Everett |
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17 February |
Yeadon - Above and beyond Ken Cothliff |
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17 March |
"Old Flames - Firing Steam Locomotives across the Pennines" Granville Dobson |
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21 April |
"New Light on the Dark Ages" in North Craven David Johnson The 67th AGM |